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As it approaches a once-in-decade leadership transition, China's political system is facing a host of challenges — and showing signs of strain.enCopyright 2015 NPR - For Personal Use OnlyNPR API RSS Generator 0.94Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:09:00 -0400http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200China: Change Or Crisishttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=163865744
China's Assertive Behavior Makes Neighbors Wary China's foreign policy has appeared increasingly assertive recently. What isn't clear is whether this is part of a coherent plan or just an outgrowth of China's increasing stature in Asia and beyond.Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:09:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/2012/11/02/163659224/chinas-assertive-behavior-makes-neighbors-wary?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=chinachangeorcrisis
http://www.npr.org/2012/11/02/163659224/chinas-assertive-behavior-makes-neighbors-wary?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=chinachangeorcrisisChina's foreign policy has appeared increasingly assertive recently. What isn't clear is whether this is part of a coherent plan or just an outgrowth of China's increasing stature in Asia and beyond.

]]>Louisa LimFor Complainers, A Stint In China's 'Black Jails'Something dark lies nestled inside a bucolic Shanghai park: a quaint cottage that is actually a secret detention center, known as a "black jail." Researchers say thousands of Chinese are detained each year in this draconian system of jails the state says doesn't exist.Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:23:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/2012/11/01/163949720/for-complainers-a-stint-in-chinas-black-jails?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=chinachangeorcrisis
http://www.npr.org/2012/11/01/163949720/for-complainers-a-stint-in-chinas-black-jails?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=chinachangeorcrisisSomething dark lies nestled inside a bucolic Shanghai park: a quaint cottage that is actually a secret detention center, known as a "black jail." Researchers say thousands of Chinese are detained each year in this draconian system of jails the state says doesn't exist.

]]>Frank LangfittAs Economy Slows, China Looks For A New ModelChina's economic growth has been spectacular for three decades. But now it's slowing and there's a growing debate about the need to revamp a system that's been built on major infrastructure projects at home and low-cost goods for export.Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:33:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/2012/10/31/163658514/as-economy-slows-china-looks-for-a-new-model?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=chinachangeorcrisis
http://www.npr.org/2012/10/31/163658514/as-economy-slows-china-looks-for-a-new-model?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=chinachangeorcrisisChina's economic growth has been spectacular for three decades. But now it's slowing and there's a growing debate about the need to revamp a system that's been built on major infrastructure projects at home and low-cost goods for export.

]]>Frank LangfittIn China, A Ceaseless Quest To Silence Dissent China spares no effort or expense to suppress individuals and groups that dare to raise grievances. From the government's perspective, this pervasive security system has maintained order. But is it undermining long-term stability?Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:36:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/2012/10/30/163658996/in-china-a-ceaseless-quest-to-silence-dissent?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=chinachangeorcrisis
http://www.npr.org/2012/10/30/163658996/in-china-a-ceaseless-quest-to-silence-dissent?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=chinachangeorcrisisChina spares no effort or expense to suppress individuals and groups that dare to raise grievances. From the government's perspective, this pervasive security system has maintained order. But is it undermining long-term stability?

]]>Louisa LimAt 79, Ex-Party Official Lambastes Chinese Leaders Bao Tong was once a senior figure in the Communist Party. He was ousted and jailed for seven years after the Tiananmen Square events of 1989 and is still followed everywhere by security officers. But he doesn't hesitate to speak his mind, and is a scathing critic of the country's current leaders.Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:31:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/2012/10/25/163658794/at-79-ex-party-official-lambastes-chinese-leaders?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=chinachangeorcrisis
http://www.npr.org/2012/10/25/163658794/at-79-ex-party-official-lambastes-chinese-leaders?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=chinachangeorcrisisBao Tong was once a senior figure in the Communist Party. He was ousted and jailed for seven years after the Tiananmen Square events of 1989 and is still followed everywhere by security officers. But he doesn't hesitate to speak his mind, and is a scathing critic of the country's current leaders.

]]>Louisa LimChina's New Leaders Inherit Country At A Crossroads As China approaches a once-in-a-decade leadership transition, fissures in the country's political system are deepening. A scandal involving a top official has left the party reeling, and calls for reforms are mounting steadily. Critics say the communists of today have become what they once opposed.Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:24:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/2012/10/29/163622534/chinas-new-leaders-inherit-country-at-a-crossroads?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=chinachangeorcrisis
http://www.npr.org/2012/10/29/163622534/chinas-new-leaders-inherit-country-at-a-crossroads?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=chinachangeorcrisisAs China approaches a once-in-a-decade leadership transition, fissures in the country's political system are deepening. A scandal involving a top official has left the party reeling, and calls for reforms are mounting steadily. Critics say the communists of today have become what they once opposed.